Tenants wants to buy playset.

[Nadir M.]

Good morning and happy 4th everyone, 

Quick questions regarding a minor situation I’m dealing with. Current tenant, who just moved in, has a one year old and they really want to get him a play set. They were told they can have one before signing the lease by my Dad while doing the showing. They brought it up to me and I said no due to liability reasons,  killing of the grass etc. they’re great, they’re responsible and I have a little one too and he loves his play set. I guess the questions I have is if I have them sign an addendum to remove me from all liabilities, does that ever hold up? I know this is a question for a lawyer, but how would that even play out. If I do accept them getting a set, what suggestions would you guys have for me to make sure that everything goes well? They have renters insurance….mom works from home and wants her kid to get his boyish energy out, I just don’t want it to be at my expense.  Thoughts or any experiences etc 

thank you 

[Matt Devincenzo]

I've never understood the perceived liability you incure allowing a playset? Are you buying it, building it, maintaining it? No, so what legal theory connects you to it and increases your liability? That would be like you being liable for their food poisoning since you allow cooking in the home....

I'd allow it and simply ensure they understand that on move out 1) the structure goes with them 2) any yard repair is at their expense. 

I think this is one of those LL talking points that doesn't hold up to scrutiny.